Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
807 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING...
.Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning will develop
this afternoon and evening across portions of southeast Oregon.
While some storms will produce wetting rainfall, areas outside of
thunderstorm cores will be especially susceptible to new starts.
Gusty outflow winds up to 60 mph are possible near storms.
ORZ670-672-302215-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0011.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
Burns BLM-Southern Grasslands-
707 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR BURNS BLM AND SOUTHERN
GRASSLANDS...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 670 AND 672...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 670 Burns BLM
and 672 Southern Grasslands.
* TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 60 mph.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
&&
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
427 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...More thunderstorms through the week...
.The next round of thunderstorms will spread out across
southern Oregon and northern California this afternoon and
evening. Storms will continue into the overnight hours and become
more isolated in northern Lake and Klamath Counties with perhaps
one or two west of the Cascades. Another round of thunderstorms
will develop Thursday afternoon and evening.
ORZ623>625-310000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250731T2100Z-250801T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0013.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont-
Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
427 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. The
northern sections of 624 and 625 should see some nocturnal
thunderstorms Wednesday night.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, 2 pm this afternoon to 11 pm
this evening. For the Fire Weather watch, 2 pm Thursday to
Thursday 11 pm.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms expected
this afternoon and evening. Another day of scattered coverage
is possible on Thursday. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could
promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-
threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
407 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS WITH ISOLATED DRY
THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR ZONE 696...
...POTENTIAL FOR SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR 697, 698, 699,
702, 703, 704 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING...
WAZ696-310000-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.250730T2000Z-250731T0400Z/
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
407 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS WITH
ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 696...
* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696).
* Winds: West 5 to 10 mph.
* Timing: 1 PM to 9 PM Wednesday
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent.
* Temperatures: Up to 90.
* Lightning: Isolated dry thunderstorms.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds with gusts 30-50 mph are
possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds
could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm.
* Impacts: Hot, dry, and unstable conditions Wednesday afternoon
and evening may lead to rapid fire growth on any new or existing
fires. Isolated dry thunderstorms will lead to the potential for
new fire starts. Gusty winds with thunderstorms may result in
rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
326 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
689 AND 690...
...15-30% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING LIGHTNING AND GUSTY
WINDS WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
ORZ689-690-310000-
/O.CON.KPQR.FW.W.0001.250730T1800Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.FW.A.0001.250731T0600Z-250731T1800Z/
Northern Willamette National Forest-
Southern Willamette National Forest-
326 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
689 AND 690...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND
690...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern
Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern
Willamette National Forest.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up
to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes
by.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic
fire spread. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may
result in numerous fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the
above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
$$
For more information visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1055 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM
THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR700,
OR704, AND OR705...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695...
.Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast
through Friday. While some of these storms may produce wetting
rains, their high-based nature will increase the probability of
scattered (Wednesday) dry thunderstorms. Showers and
thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic
outflow winds up to 60 mph.
ORZ700-705-302300-
/O.EXP.KPDT.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250730T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0010.250730T2000Z-250731T1800Z/
Central Mountains of Oregon-Southern Deschutes National Forest-
1055 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
11 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
OR700 AND OR705...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 700 Central Mountains of
Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning and isolated to scattered
dry thunderstorms.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds with gusts up to 60 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1055 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM
THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR700,
OR704, AND OR705...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695...
.Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast
through Friday. While some of these storms may produce wetting
rains, their high-based nature will increase the probability of
scattered (Wednesday) dry thunderstorms. Showers and
thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic
outflow winds up to 60 mph.
ORZ704-302300-
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0010.250730T2000Z-250731T1800Z/
Northern Deschutes National Forest-
1055 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO
11 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
OR704...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 704 Northern Deschutes
National Forest.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning with isolated to scattered
dry thunderstorms.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds with gusts up to 60 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1055 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM
THURSDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR700,
OR704, AND OR705...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695...
.Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast
through Friday. While some of these storms may produce wetting
rains, their high-based nature will increase the probability of
scattered (Wednesday) dry thunderstorms. Showers and
thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic
outflow winds up to 60 mph.
WAZ695-302300-
/O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0010.250730T2000Z-250731T0400Z/
East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains-
1055 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South
Central Cascade Mountains.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning and isolated dry
thunderstorms.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty, erratic winds with gusts up to 50 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
145 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
ORZ041-508-510-WAZ024-521-302300-
/O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0005.250730T1900Z-250731T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Foothills of the Southern
Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia
River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Heppner, Fossil, Maupin, Moro, Bickleton,
White Salmon, Condon, Goldendale, The Dalles, Dufur, and
Arlington
145 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 100
degrees and overnight low temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central
Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or
wa211.org for Washington anytime.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
145 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
ORZ044-507-WAZ026>029-302300-
/O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0005.250730T1900Z-250801T0600Z/
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue
Mountains of Oregon-Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia
Basin of Washington-Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Pendleton, Yakima, Prosser, Ellensburg,
Tri-Cities, Dayton, Sunnyside, Walla Walla, Boardman, Connell,
Thorp, Naches, Toppenish, Waitsburg, Hermiston, Athena, Ione, and
Pilot Rock
145 PM PDT Tue Jul 29 2025
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105
degrees and overnight low temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills
of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima
Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat
will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for
much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive
and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or
wa211.org for Washington anytime.
&&
$$
PDT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1106 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025
IDC049-311715-
/O.NEW.KMSO.FA.A.0004.250731T2100Z-250801T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Idaho-
1106 AM MDT Wed Jul 30 2025 /1006 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025/
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Idaho County.
This includes the following Specific Areas...
Grangeville, Highway 95 from Riggins to Whitebird, Riggins, Shepp
Ranch near the Salmon River, Indian Creek near the Salmon River,
Mackay Bar near the Salmon River, China Bar, Highway 95 north of
Riggins, Williams Creek Fire Burn Area and Magruder Fire Burn Area.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations including
recent burn scars. Flash flooding of recent burn scars may lead to
debris flows.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
$$
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
427 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...More thunderstorms through the week...
.The next round of thunderstorms will spread out across
southern Oregon and northern California this afternoon and
evening. Storms will continue into the overnight hours and become
more isolated in northern Lake and Klamath Counties with perhaps
one or two west of the Cascades. Another round of thunderstorms
will develop Thursday afternoon and evening.
ORZ623>625-310000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.FW.A.0008.250731T2100Z-250801T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0013.250730T2100Z-250731T0600Z/
Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin and the Fremont-
Winema National Forest-
South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern
Lake and Western Harney Counties-
427 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 623, 624, AND 625...
* IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in the
potential for numerous new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 623, 624 and 625. The
northern sections of 624 and 625 should see some nocturnal
thunderstorms Wednesday night.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, 2 pm this afternoon to 11 pm
this evening. For the Fire Weather watch, 2 pm Thursday to
Thursday 11 pm.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to widespread thunderstorms expected
this afternoon and evening. Another day of scattered coverage
is possible on Thursday. Storms are likely to be wet, but
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and cause for concern for new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could
promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-
threatening. Check weather.gov/medford for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of the this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
326 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
689 AND 690...
...15-30% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING LIGHTNING AND GUSTY
WINDS WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
ORZ689-690-310000-
/O.CON.KPQR.FW.W.0001.250730T1800Z-250731T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.FW.A.0001.250731T0600Z-250731T1800Z/
Northern Willamette National Forest-
Southern Willamette National Forest-
326 AM PDT Wed Jul 30 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
689 AND 690...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND
690...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern
Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern
Willamette National Forest.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up
to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes
by.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic
fire spread. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may
result in numerous fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the
above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
$$
For more information visit: https://www.weather.gov/portland
